A rhyming firefighter treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the junior firefighters follow the trail to the fire truck. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
Calling All Firefighters
Calling all Junior Firefighters!
This is Chief Rosie at the Fire Station. This morning our station dog, Pepper the Dalmatian, decided to play fetch with our rescue gear! She trotted off with the helmets, the boots, the hose nozzle and even the station bell, and hid them all around.
Pepper left a trail of spots, and I have tucked eight Rescue Call cards along the way. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where to search next.
Firefighters are brave, careful and great at working as a team. Walk, don’t run, help each other, and shout “Ding-a-ling!” every time you find a card. Follow the trail to the very end, where a big surprise is waiting!
Your first Rescue Call card is attached. Boots on, firefighters!
Stay safe and have fun,
Chief Rosie, Fire Chief
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
Ding-a-ling! Firefighters, gear up and go,
Pepper ran off with the rescue gear, oh no!
Wee-oo, wee-oo! The siren rings loud,
You found a clue! Pepper would be proud!
One piece is left, then the station is set,
Find it, then give Pepper a hug and a pet!
The printable Fire Station Rescue Run has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
